Pop versus RnB

Remember the years when boy bands were such a hit and successful. How can we ever forget of Backstreet Boys, Westlife, Boyzone, Blue, Nsync and a lot more. I love those years. Well, plenty of boys out there hate that time, I know a few of them. At the topic of boy bands, they could even throw up.

One of my favorites is Westlife. They have great voices and faces and ohhh just give them magical dancing shoes because they horrible cannot dance.

Since RnB is the genre of this decade, many boy bands have disbanded to pursue solo career. I'm just glad Westlife have remained in spite of Brian McFadden leaving the group.

I'm not boy band fanatic, well maybe a little. I love RnB as well. Music nowadays makes me wanna party and dance endlessly. Take note, I'm not a party girl. I only been in a club once. And I'm 21 yrs old, makes me feel I'm missed so much in my teenage life.

So whether Pop or RnB music is in tune, I will always love good music and sensible lyrics.

Networking Models

A friend of mine who worked recently in an IT-based company was assigned to a task related to networking. He was enumerating all these stuffs they were working on. Apparently, I did not understand a thing or two. All I can remember of what he narrated to me is this, everything in networking, no matter how complex, always falls to the core of networking, the OSI Model and TCP/ IP Model.

As of this date, I am taking Data Communications and Networking subject. And because of this subject, everything my friend has talked about are starting to make sense. Now what are these OSI and TCP/IP Models? Models are framework that is used to understand how information travels throughout a network. It explains how packets travel through the various layers to another device on a network. In layman’s term, these models could be compared to the process of sending a package from one country to another through courier services. These models are composed of layers which are all essential in establishing a network.

The two models have difference, right? But each layer in TCP/IP model has a corresponding one or more layer in OSI. Now each layer has a set of standards. Designer of devices need to follow protocols imposed by layers. Protocols by definition are formal description of a set of rules and conventions that govern a particular aspect of how devices on a network communicate. Protocols determine the format, timing, sequencing, and error control in data communication. Without protocols, the computer cannot make or rebuild the stream of incoming bits from another computer into the original format.

Ashley Simpson has tied the knot

Looks like Ashley has found the love of her life. At the age of 23, Ashley Simpson tied the knot with Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, major to Ashley of 5 years.

According to People magazine, the couple exchange vows in Joe Simpson's residence in Los Angeles - Ashley's father and also lead the ceremony.

There are some rumors that Ashley is pregnant. Hey is that already confirmed?

Of course, her older sister, Jessica was the maid of honor. The theme of the ceremony is said to be "Alice in the Wonderland". Well that's something unique. I hope Ashley didn't wear Alice's costume. That would seem odd.

Sizzling Hot Lady

Truly Megan Fox deserves to be hailed as FHM Sexiest Woman for 2008. The model-actress co-star in the television series Hope and Faith and 2007 film Transformers which gave her a real break and get noticed. Her scene while figuring why the Chevrolet Camaro a.k.a. Bumblebee broke down is the sexiest scene in the movie.

Born in a poor family in 1986 with Irish, French and Native American ancestry, she began her training in acting and dancing at the age of 5. At the age of 10, she move to Florida where she continued her high school education and her training in acting. After winning awards in American Modeling and Talent Convention in 1999, she pursued acting and modeling.

Hello Kitty's New Role

If you think Hello Kitty is just another cuddle stuff, you better read this article.

Hello Kitty's fame in terms of fashion, pop culture and marketing for more than 30 years is undoubtedly huge especially to children and women.

The Japan's Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Tetsuzo Fuyushiba (together with Hello Kitty in the photo) - appointed the feline character to be the ambassador of Japan's Tourism.

Hello Kitty will be working on promoting and attracting tourists mainly from China and Hongkong where the character is widely known. Fuyushiba sees the moonfaced, lovable cat as an effective ambassador due to the it's established fan based.

Officials also appointed other three ambassadors that will have a hand in boosting "Visit Japan Campaign" and reach their goal of 10 million overseas visitors. Hello Kitty will be joined by Japanese duo Puffy AmiYumi, Korean singer Younha and Japanese celebrity Yoshino Kimura.

Civil Service Exam (CSE-PPT) Results

As of this date, the results of the Civil Service Exam (CSE-PPT) Results March 9, 2008 has not been released. I'll post the result here in my blog as soon as it comes out.

I'm quite eager to see the results as well because my boyfriend has taken the exam.

The white beach

My classmates, boyfriend and I went this summer twice to this beautiful beach in Samal Islands. There are plenty of great beaches and nice activities in the island. But since we were in a tight budget, we went to the less expensive resort.



You won't believe the experience I had the second time we went there. The weather was great when we got there, white sand, really relaxing place. We just assembled our small tent when all of the sudden, this very dark cloud emerge and replace the bright sun. See the picture below.

I'm on the verge of crying while me and my boyfriend were struggling so hard to keep our tent from being blown away by the strong, ferocious wind. One of the bars that supports the tent even broke. Water is slowly penetrating the inside of our shelter. So after some time, we were able to take shelter to a nearby cottage since our tent has fallen apart.

I was really mad at my boo, blaming him for everything. Then I thought that all his efforts are to make me happy and he does not deserve to be nag. So when he asked me if I'm okay in spite of getting wet, I just said that it's not his fault if the weather spoiled our fun.

Overall, it was fun. Whatever happens, if you intend to enjoy but things didn't go as plan, well the least one could do is enjoy the circumstances as if it were a blessing. I hate getting wet at that point because I haven't change my clothes yet - but then getting soaked in the rain is something I enjoyed when I was young. Maybe God wanted to remind me the good old days. And Samal Island is still one terrific summer spot.